If you gain a thorough understanding of the dynamics of competition in your own industry, you can easily develop a custom-fit yet highly effective strategy by answering one simple question: Is there any obstacle stopping you from doing things other companies cannot? If you answered "yes" to this question, you are going to find strategy to be a critical aspect of your model. Any profits made will be directly related to the level of skill you display in defensive strategy, as well as in your management technique. Always be prepared to engage in the identification, understanding, anticipation,...

The key to successfully combining imitation and innovation is to educate one's self regarding the proper timing when applying innovation. Knowing when to expand on the abilities and uses of a product will increase your chances of success in your attempts to make the product better through the use of innovation. Table of Contents Introduction Imitation in History Imitation & Innovation Today Why Imitation Is Truly Valuable How Imitation promotes Innovation There is a correct way to imitate effectively Innovation and imitation are not antagonistic towards each other Why Imitation has Grown in...

An exceptional business (or personal) brand goes beyond fancy words and advertising a repetitive motto. Brands go much deeper and create a relationship of trust and integrity which can only happen if there is an underlying belief system that puts the consumer (or other people) first by satisfying their needs and over-delivering on what they want A brand shows the quality of what will be delivered to the consumers, and what they can count on. Table of contents Introduction Outline on what to expect A fortified personal brand is comprised of five components: What is a Business Brand? Why are...

When it comes to running a company or other organization having open lines of communication among your team is not only desired if you want to see great results, it is required. While you may have worked on collaboration skills with your employees before, the results may have been confusing and futile in attempt. This is due to the objective being unclear from the beginning. You see, when conditioning your team regarding how to consistently contribute and produce as a harmonious unit is about more than getting these individuals to sit down together, get along, and cooperate in working towards...

Patience is one of the most undervalued values today. Adhering to this old virtue can put you in a position to excel personally and professionally. You will have more triumphant stories to share with family members, close friends, and colleagues. This virtue can also help you get a peace of mind and secure healthier relationships. You will also stand to gain more success with your business or job. This book is designed to help you gain a full understanding of why you should exercise patience daily. It is also designed to help you develop this invaluable quality. ============ Table of Contents...

Successful team building will lead to a firm structure that is full of trust, maturity and respect between employees no matter the rank. Team building requires the basic family unit in which the father knows best. In this case, management of teams will greatly rely on the leadership and their skills in team coaching. As we all know, the family follows the leader and as such, the leader must show great leadership skills as well as mentor-ship in order to build a conducive team spirit. This model should be replaced with a more adult collaborative model that holds each member responsible for...

If you are feeling completely overwhelmed at work to the point of self-neglect, if you feel as if life simply has nothing more to offer you, or if you simply have discovered that your ideal career was the exact opposite of what you thought it would be, you will eventually reach a point of utter disgust and exhaustion which is referred to as "burn-out." This book will not only address the many sides to burnout, but will provide you solutions to re-ignite the fire, passions and dream in the many aspects of your self and life, to cure your burnout woes ======== TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...

Here you are; you finally made it...sort of. Up to this point in your life you have made all the right choices: You studied hard in school and applied yourself, you planned things carefully and didn't make any rash decisions, and now you have earned a top leadership position with your company. It is a wonderful feeling to look around and see you are right where you had hoped and planned you'd be, in both your career and your life. Why do you feel so apprehensive and fearful of failure? Any one of us can be loaded with the finest education. We may have planned our life's path perfectly, and...